The University of Montana invites applications for a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine for Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana (FMRWM)
This position is part of the Missoula core faculty; therefore, employees must live in Missoula. The position reports to the FMRWM Program Director.
All FMRWM faculty, regardless of job title, are expected to perform their duties in a professional manner including: ethical personal behavior, upholding the community standard of care in the practice and teaching of evidence-based medicine, creating and sustaining supportive and caring relationships with all co-workers and residents, creating and sustaining positive relationships with FMRWM community partners, and providing high quality service to our patients and other customers.
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About Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana
https://www.umt.edu/family-medicine/
The Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana is a three (3) year family medicine program sponsored by The University of Montana and affiliated with the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network.
“We exist to provide superior, comprehensive education in Family Medicine. We are committed to developing family physicians who are compassionate, clinically competent, and motivated to serve patients and communities in the rural and underserved areas of Montana."
About the University of Montana
UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 10,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.
About Missoula and Montana
Preferred Qualifications:
Position is full time or part time, 0.5- 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Salary is between $246,000 to $265,400.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Priority Application Date June 28, 2026 09:59 mountain time
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
Letter of Interest addressing the qualifications
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and summary of recent teaching evaluations
Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be requested upon hire)
Statement detailing professional liability claims experience and licensure board actions.
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity employer. UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.
Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.
